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The Age of the Learner

Learning and Development can be described as interventions and activities that are intended to improve the knowledge and skills in organisations which increasingly focus on the learner.[1]

Terms such as 'training, 'development', 'learning' and 'education' are often used interchangeably, though there are distinctions made between them.[2]

(A)EducationLearning
(B)TrainingDevelopment


Both refer to the process by which an employee' attitudes, behaviour or performance is changed
  • Education
  • Develops intelectual capability, conceptual and social understanding
  • Develops work performance through the learning process
  • Learning
  • Focussing on the changes which take place within the individual
  • The process by which knowledge, skill or attitude is gained
  • Training
  • Narrower concept that involves planned instructional activities
  • May use departmental processes and activities
  • Development
  • Different views on the interaction of internal/external factors, Part of Human Resource Management. It may also describe the organisations strategy for managing the process
  • Outcomes may be long lasting but may diminish over time

Trends and topics in L&D

  • Coaching
  • An effective learning tool
  • Impact on bottom line/productivity
  • Intangible benefits
  • Aids improvement of individual performance
  • Tackles underperformance
  • Aids identification of personal learning needs
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Integration of learning at work in a meaningful/relevant way to the individual (self directed)
  • Updating of skills, knowledge and experiences
  • Enhances career development and employability
  • Enables individual to become a more effective learner
  • E-learning aka Online Learning, Distance Learning, Web-Based Learning
  • Easy accessibility (time/location)
  • Own pace
  • Consistency of training
  • Quick dissemination of knowledge
  • More effective transfer of knowledge
  • Effective learner-centred development
  • Blended learning, involving on-line discussions, virtual classrooms
  • Management Development
  • Better business fit in terms of aims/objectives, values and ethics
  • Enhances career development strategies
  • Enhances co-operation and integration at planning/operational levels
  • Enhances decision making processes - making them more informed, such as forecasting, change management

See also

External links

References

1. ^ Sloman.M. Training in the Age of the Learner. London. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, (2003)
2. ^ Marchington. M. and Wilkinson. A. Human Resource Management at Work (People Management & Development) 3rd Edition 2006 London CIPD ISBN 1-84398-062-2
Training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relates to specific useful skills.
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Development has meaning in several contexts:

Land use

  • Land improvement and/or construction involving land, buildings or infrastructure (see project, public housing and real estate development); excessive development of this kind may lead to overdevelopment

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Learning is the acquisition and development of memories and behaviors, including skills, knowledge, understanding, values, and wisdom. It is the goal of education, and the product of experience.
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Education encompasses teaching and learning specific skills, and also something less tangible but more profound: the imparting of knowledge, positive judgment and well-developed wisdom.
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coach is a person who supports people (clients) to achieve their goals, with goal setting, encouragement and questions. Unlike a counselor or mentor, a coach rarely offers advice.
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CPD is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives.
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Electronic learning or E-learning is a general term used to refer to computer-enhanced learning. It is used interchangeably in so many contexts that it is critical to be clear what one means when one speaks of 'eLearning'.
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Management Development is best described as the process from which managers learn and improve their skills not only to benefit themselves but also their employing organisations.
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In organizational development, the related field of training and development (T & D) deals with the design and delivery of learning to improve performance, skills, or knowledge within organizations.
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Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Founded 2000
Headquarters Wimbledon, London

Website cipd.co.uk
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
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Professional development often refers to skills required for maintaining a specific career path or to general skills offered through continuing education, including the more general skills area of personal development.
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